‘My Hero Academia Final Season’
The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place on May 23 in Tokyo, with “My Hero Academia Final Season” winning the prestigious Anime of the Year award. The event was hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira, with guest presenters including The Weeknd, K-pop artist BamBam, and actor Winston Duke among others.
The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra kicked off the night with a stunning performance, followed by musical acts from Dean Fujioka, Yoko Takahashi, Pornograffitti, and Asian Kung-Fu Generation. Director Tatsuya Nagamine was honored with the Global Impact Award for his contribution to anime projects like “Dragon Ball Super” and “One Piece.”
The winners of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards were announced, with categories ranging from Anime of the Year to Best Voice Artist Performance in various languages. Notable winners included “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” for Film of the Year and “One Piece” for Best Continuing Series.
According to Crunchyroll, a record-breaking 73 million votes were cast by fans worldwide for the Anime Awards, with top engagement from countries like Brazil, Germany, and the United States. The event will be available to stream on Crunchyroll’s platforms and Sony Group Corp Global and Japan YouTube channels.
Overall, the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards celebrated the best in anime entertainment, showcasing the talent and creativity of the industry. Fans can look forward to more exciting events and awards in the future.
